With a look of complete contentment, Bette smiled and responded to Jodi. “Oh it was love at first sight. There is no question about that.” Jodi smiled back thinking Bette was still talking about Angie. Only Bette knew it was Tina she was referring to and not Angelica.

At Tina’s house.

“Okay Angie, let’s see what do we want to cook for Mama B? I know she likes pasta. You like pasta. How about chicken and pasta? Maybe a salad to go with it. I think I have a small bottle of wine. Mama B loves you Angie, you know that right?”

“MAMA MAMA” Angie said as she clapped her hands.

“Yes Angie, Mama B is coming over but you will be sleeping. She will come and kiss you good night though. I promise.” Tina said as she leaned over to kiss the top of Angelica’s head.

“Okay Angie come on honey let me give you a bath while the chicken is cooking, You dinner will be ready after your bath.”

Tina thought of how beautiful Bette was as she was bathing the baby. She just could not get Bette out of her head. All day thoughts of Bette just filled her mind. She remembered the first time she ever saw Bette. The owner of the gallery. She was just so gorgeous. It was instant attraction between them. Their whole life together was perfect. Until…now Tina was going to be the ‘until’ in Bette and Jodi’s life. Could she go through it and be the ‘until’? Could she be Candace? Oh God that name. She had not thought of that woman in two years. Splashing of water brought Tina back to reality.

“Okay sweetie, let’s dry you off and get you feed and to bed.” Tina said to Angie.

“Bite. Bite.” was all Angie said.

“I thought you were going over to see your friends tonight. I told Tina I would come over and see Angie and tuck her in.” Bette said calmly although her heart was nearly pounding out of her chest.

“Oh that is good. I thought I would go to the She Bar. Is that okay with you? Maybe you could meet us there after you tuck in the baby?’ Jodi asked.